A popular mall in Dallas has come under scrutiny after a lawsuit was filed against them, alleging that they allowed for a dangerous situation to arise that killed one man and left another seriously injured. At the Law Office of Julie Johnson, we are dedicated to helping those who are injured due to the careless or negligent actions of others. Our Dallas pedestrian crash lawyers will investigate your case and work to secure the compensation you deserve.
We have learned that a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the NorthPark Center. The suit alleges that the popular shopping spot has become a playground for joyriders who “recklessly drift cars” through the mall’s parking garages.
On March 11, Yu Luo and Shiguo Wang, two close friends, were visiting the shopping center. Luo was an athlete and owner of several sporting goods stores. Wang was a tech executive. The lawsuit claims that another man, Christopher Shaw, was driving a 2007 Dodge Charger and making a “high-speed run” from the ground floor of the parking garage to the roof when he struck both Luo and Wang.
The impact threw Luo against a parking garage wall and killed him. Wang was thrown over the edge of the garage and fell two stories. He is still hospitalized at the time of this writing.
Shaw is on trial awaiting charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The lawsuit filed on behalf of Luo blames NorthPark for allowing the parking garages to become “natural attractions for joyriders.” The family has asked the shopping center to close their parking lots for an entire year.
We do not know how this case will play out, but we do know that pedestrians are especially vulnerable to injuries in crashes. Often, these incidents happen in areas where the pedestrian has the right-of-way, like crosswalks and parking lots.
It is not uncommon for our Dallas pedestrian accident attorneys to help clients suffering from severe injuries, such as brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and other severe injuries.
During the latest reporting year in Texas, 614 pedestrians were killed in crashes, and over 10,000 pedestrians were injured.
If you or someone you care about has been injured in a pedestrian crash that was caused by another person’s negligent actions, you need to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. At the Law Office of Julie Johnson, we are going to get to work on your case, investigating the incident so we can secure the following:
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